PBL Problem Based Learning Vida Zorko Adapted from Nada Vukadinovićs PBL – What it is, with kind permission of the author
Traditional approach subject-based teacher-directed lectures homework PBL approach problem-based student-directed role plays workshops case studies research self study co-operative learning
PBL subject teacherlanguage teacher 5 students
Features of PBL more consultations with teachers working in groups of five collaborating to achieve a common goal equal distribution of tasks peer, group and self-assessment
What students learn connect school with real life situations use knowledge with a purpose use English in realistic situations gain info-search skills become actively engaged become the owners of the learning process become aware of the responsibilities for working in a team
Language skills reading comprehension writing reports writing letters writing minutes making presentations Info-search skills library research Internet research Team work planning work group discussions and decisions meeting deadlines
PBL products personal portfolio (readings, vocabulary work,…) project report (report, minutes, contract, assessment forms…) in-class presentation
What is assessed process product content language
Who assesses student language teachersubject teacher group membersself-assessment
No problem is insurmountable. With a little courage, teamwork and determination a person can overcome anything. B. Dodge